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BX05 BWY

2005 Rieju RS2

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,447 mi
Last recorded16,447 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Rieju RS216,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BWY
MakeRieju
ModelRS2
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,447 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 16,447 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,691 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 15,691 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2010 10,622 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 10,621 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

drive chain slightly worn

off side headlamp not working

Pass 14 Jul 2009 7,786 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Side stand worn on pivot allowing clearance to gear lever to be slightly restricted

Fail 14 Jul 2009 7,786 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Side stand worn on pivot allowing clearance to gear lever to be slightly restricted

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 802 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

No Number plate light

Fail 21 Jun 2008 774 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

No Number plate light

How Reliable is the Rieju RS2?

Based on 2,094 MOT tests across 369 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
1,160
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
369
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 99
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 89
wheel bearings have excessive free play 69
Drive chain excessively loose 66
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 56
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BX05 BWY is a 2005 Rieju RS2 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Rieju RS2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 16,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rieju RS2 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX05 BWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rieju RS2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Rieju RS2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX05 BWY is a 2005 Rieju RS2, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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